On Israel’s 70th Anniversary, Netanyahu Says ‘We’re Just Getting Started’ (video)

"Seventy years is the blink of an eye in historical terms. I have no doubt that 70 years from now, Israel will be even stronger, even more prosperous than it is today."
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Israel’s 70th – Do You See The Miracle?

Rabbi Jeremy Gimpel presents the historic untold story of Israel's monumental Declaration of Independence.

Haifa U study Shows First Real-Time Trauma Symptoms in Prolonged Warfare

The study, conducted during Israel’s 2014 Operation in and around the Gaza Strip, found that people who reported a startle response to loud or sudden noises were at higher risk of post-traumatic symptoms.

Major Independence Day Bombing Attempt Foiled

A 22 pound bomb was found hidden in the Arab terrorist's truck, as he was trying to get through a checkpoint.
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1938 Revisited with a Twist: an Arab Belts Kipa Wearing Israeli-Arab in Berlin

The anti-Semitism commissioner of Berlin's Jewish Community said he could not recommend to anyone to run around openly wearing a yarmulke.

Court Rejects Katzav Appeal to Ease Parole Restrictions

The State Attorney’s Office objected to Katsav’s request, arguing that the night restriction is a standard condition for prisoners convicted of sexual offenses and that there is no justification for special leniency.

Shin Bet Agents Inspire Generations of Israelis, Says Agency’s Head

Argaman recalled his fallen comrades as “brave people with a sense of mission, who gave their lives in an ongoing campaign for Israel’s security, beginning in the earliest days of the state.”

Israel at a Standstill for Memorial Day Siren

The siren came at the start of the state ceremony held to honor the 23,645 members of the IDF and all security forces who have given their lives to protect the people of Israel since 1948.

Yisrael Helprin, Born Same Day as the Jewish State, Makes Aliyah on Independence Day

On their first date, 45 years ago, the main topic of conversation for Yisrael and later his wife, Bella, was how much they would both like to live in Israel.

Terror Attack Thwarted at Qalandiya Crossing

The 32-year-old Gazan, whose presence at the crossing was not clear, was found to be carrying a knife. He later confessed to intending to carry out an attack.

Samsung’s Newest Phone Unintentionally ‘Kosher’

The Satmar Rebbe made headlines back then when he gave his flock one month to get rid of their smartphones or find a new rebbe.

Anne Frank’s Memory Turned into Anti-Semitic Taunts in Rivalry Between Italian Soccer Teams

One wonders how deep European anti-Semitism must be that the mere mention of the J word evokes a reaction similar to the N word in America.
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Reut Salomon Speaks and Cries for Her Father on Yom Hazikaron

Reut Salomon, the daughter of Elad, spoke and cried at the Yom Hazikaron ceremony, talking about her father and that horrible night when her family was murdered by a terrorist.

IDF Artillery Fires at Gaza Border Fence Infiltrators Wounding 5

A few hours earlier on Tuesday, a fourth Molotov cocktail "terror kite" incident took place.

Former US First Lady Barbara Bush Passes Away at 92

Mrs. Bush was the only woman in American history to watch both her husband and son elected to serve as presidents of the United States.

Forty UN Ambassadors Visiting Israel During 70th Anniversary

"At a time when UNESCO denies the Jewish connection to Jerusalem it is important that the Ambassadors have seen the Jewish history of the city as well as the respect accorded to all faiths by Israel."

BDS Convinces Durham, NC to Ban Advanced Police Training with Israel

"These tactics further militarize U.S. police forces that train in Israel, and this training helps the police terrorize Black and Brown communities here in the US," the petition warned.

Syrians Claim Air Defense Systems Set Off by US-Israeli Cyber Attack

Syrian state media claimed earlier in the day that Syrian air defenses had shot down at least nine Israeli missiles, but left out information about whether any of the missiles had hit their target.

NASA To Test Israeli Anti-Radiation Vest

Last year, the Israel Space Agency signed an agreement with the German Aerospace Center (DLR) to use its expertise in the examination of deep space radiation effects and its absorption in the human body.

Netanyahu: Terrorists Can ‘Smell Weakness’ As Well As Strength

"No continent, no country is safe from terrorism. We must stand against them together, to build a solid wall of the civilized world against the flood of radicalism."

Last Jew of Peki’in to Light Israel’s 70th Independence Day Torch

Margalit Zinati never married because it would have meant leaving Peki'in, and abandoning the town’s ancient synagogue, which features a limestone column engraved with two Hebrew inscriptions dating to the Roman period.

Israel Pauses, Bows Collective Head as Memorial Day Siren Sounds

Israel ushered in Memorial Day Tuesday with a minute-long siren in tribute to 23,645 soldiers and civilians who have fallen in the country’s wars and terror attacks.

Police to Close 340,000 Files in 70th Anniversary Amnesty

Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan said the move would be a “big step for citizens who have been investigated for crimes. It will remove the stain of their past.

Memorial Day: 71 Soldiers, 12 Civilians Fell This Year

The number of soldiers that have fallen in the line of duty since the first days of Zionist activity in Israel in 1860 stands at 23,645, according to figures released by the Ministry of Defense.

Israel Defense Forces on High Alert, Preparing for Iranian Direct Retaliation

Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani this week issued a direct threat to Israel from Damascus after arriving for a briefing on the T-4 air strike.

Letter Across Time to Late Neturei Karta Leader from his Pro-Zionist Nephew

"You will be surprised to hear who is the greatest proponent of the Torah in the world: the Zionist regime. Every year the Israeli government invests billions of shekels in the Torah world."

High Court Overturns Liberman’s Decision to Block Terrorists’ Families from Joint Memorial Service

The ceremony has been held for 13 years, and in the past 11 years Arabs have been allowed entry to participate.

Report: F-35s Will Take Down ICBMs by 2025

"Very simply, what we’re trying to do is shoot [AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs)] off F-35s in the first 300 seconds that it takes a missile to go up in the air."

IDF Imposing Closure on Judea, Samaria, through Independence Day

Opening of the Gaza crossings and lifting of the closure in Judea and Samaria will take place on Thursday at midnight, depending on an assessment of the security situation.

Knesset Committee Hotly Debates Ties with Populist Austrian Coalition Party

Austrian Ambassador to Israel Martin Weiss told the committee that the current Austrian government is the friendliest towards Israel since he began his diplomatic career in 1990.

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